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Cyperus papyrus

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Cyperus papyrus, commonly known as the Umbrella Papyrus is a perennial grass that grows with a graceful habit and has long, bright green leaves. It carries unusual looking heads of umbrella-like flowers through summer as it grows to about 70 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Cyperus papyrus is commonly planted beside pools or streams, in shallow water, added to tropical gardens, grown in a container, planted beneath larger shrubs, or mass planted for a lovely display.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:70 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Wet
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asUmbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Papyrus Plant, Cyperus papyrus, Papyrus Sedge, Egyptian Papyrus Plant, Papyrus Grass, Nile Grass, Paper Reed Plant, Cyperus papyrus For Sale
Sku13382

Cyperus papyrus Details

Cyperus papyrus, commonly known as the Umbrella Papyrus is a perennial grass that grows with a graceful habit and has long, bright green leaves. It carries unusual looking heads of umbrella-like flowers through summer. It grows to about 70 cm tall and 50 cm wide and performs best in wetter areas and reasonably well-drained sites that do not dry out in either full sun or partial shade. Cyperus papyrus is commonly planted beside pools or streams, in shallow water, added to tropical gardens, grown in a container, planted beneath larger shrubs, or mass planted for a lovely display.

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